Matthew Ricketts is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following 12 years at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and structured financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brittany Ormondroyd is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2018 and previously at American Honda Finance Corporation from 2016 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she operates SconnieLass & Co., a small candle and home fragrance business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Lars Derr is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 credential and beginning his industry career in 2025. Prior to joining Schwab, he held positions at the Tschetter Group and the Seattle Mariners, and has experience in education and entrepreneurial ventures including PersonalUmbrella.com. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized structure that supports a high client-to-advisor ratio.

Jhonny Kreidi is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Bank of America, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and NYLife Securities. Outside of finance, he has worked in retail at Flares Bridal And Formal. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Rachel Harris is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2013. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jennifer Nelson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Mark Loftin is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. He has worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. since 2009 and is also involved with Wagner Loftin Investment Services LLC, a registered investment adviser firm. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Waicheuk Chan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its prior iteration as AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs a model-based and third-party asset manager approach without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Matthew Forrey is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and City National Bank. He also serves as a trustee in a family trust. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, offering customized portfolio management through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers and programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Kara Belasco is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds the Series 66 designation. She has 18 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2011 and Bank of America since 2021. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer for a youth soccer team with Mustang Soccer, a nonprofit organization. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Leo Boyle is a financial advisor at Osaic with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior roles including positions at Nugget Markets and Center of Effort. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services and employs various tools, including asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing, to construct diversified portfolios.

Cortland Golightly is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Insight Wealth Strategies, Mutual Securities, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. He is also involved with Golightly Wealth Advisors, an S-Corp operating under the name Element Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Timothy Sanchez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant wrestling coach at Northgate High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services for individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured tools and modeling techniques, offering advisory services primarily in a non-fiduciary capacity unless otherwise engaged.

Rosemarie Halajian is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She joined the firm in 2019 as a Financial Consultant and was promoted to Vice President in 2024. In her role, she works with clients to help them pursue their financial goals. Rosemarie holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in providing comprehensive financial advice. She has experience in financial consulting developed over several years at Fidelity Investments. Outside of her professional work, Rosemarie has interests in art, comedy, hiking, softball, theater, and writing.

Timothy Warren is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cetera and Umpqua Bank among other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a small-scale rental real estate activity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical modeling and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Luke Asher is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was employed at UBS from 2015 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Clayton Sowder is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Investment Advisors since 2026 and previously worked at Cetera Advisors and Retirement Wealth & Tax Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, operating through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Aaron Medema is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., where he has worked since 2007. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Johnathan Fitzgibbons is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2011. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed account programs, and a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

James Skilling is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012, including time under its prior name, Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, using a mix of proprietary and third-party investment models delivered through a broad network of Investment Adviser Representatives.